CILA Certified International Information Security Manager Exam

1. Information Security Governance and Risk Management • Information Security Governance Framework o Roles and responsibilities of information security managers o Establishing and maintaining an information security governance framework o Policies, procedures, and standards for managing information security o Information security governance vs. IT governance • Risk Management Concepts o Risk management process and terminology (risk assessment, risk treatment, risk acceptance) o Risk identification, evaluation, and analysis o Risk mitigation strategies and controls o Risk assessment tools and techniques • Legal, Regulatory, and Contractual Issues o International, national, and regional laws related to information security o Compliance with data protection and privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA) o Understanding contractual obligations for data security (Service Level Agreements, Data Protection Agreements) 2. Information Security Program Development and Management • Program Development and Implementation o Creating a security program aligned with organizational objectives o Development of information security policies and procedures o Implementation of a structured information security management framework • Security Strategy and Roadmap o Defining and aligning security strategies with business goals o Long-term security roadmap and continuous improvement o Key performance indicators (KPIs) and security metrics • Incident Response and Management o Establishing and managing an incident response team o Incident identification, containment, eradication, and recovery o Post-incident analysis and lessons learned o Legal and regulatory considerations during incident management 3. Information Risk Assessment and Treatment • Risk Identification and Assessment o Conducting qualitative and quantitative risk assessments o Identifying threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts o Evaluating the risk appetite and risk tolerance of an organization • Risk Treatment Plans and Controls o Risk treatment options: Avoidance, mitigation, transfer, and acceptance o Designing and implementing security controls o Cost-benefit analysis of risk treatment measures • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery o Establishing and maintaining business continuity plans (BCPs) o Developing and testing disaster recovery (DR) plans o Ensuring resilience through redundancy and fault tolerance 4. Information Security Architecture and Engineering • Security Architecture Design o Principles of secure architecture (confidentiality, integrity, availability) o Layered security and defense-in-depth strategies o Network security architecture (firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs) • Encryption and Cryptography o Cryptographic algorithms (symmetric, asymmetric, hashing) o Key management, public key infrastructure (PKI) o Use cases for encryption in data protection (e.g., SSL/TLS, disk encryption) • Secure Application and System Development o Security in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) o Secure coding practices and vulnerability management o Web and application security (OWASP Top 10, secure coding standards) 5. Access Control and Identity Management • Access Control Models o Discretionary Access Control (DAC), Mandatory Access Control (MAC), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) o Access control lists (ACLs) and security labels • Authentication and Authorization o Multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods o Biometric authentication and tokens o Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles • Privileged Access Management o Managing privileged accounts and their access to critical systems o Implementing least privilege principle and access reviews o Monitoring and auditing privileged user activities 6. Network Security and Threat Management • Network Security Controls o Firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and secure network architectures o VPNs, proxy servers, and secure communication protocols (IPSec, SSL/TLS) o Segmentation, zoning, and network isolation practices • Threat Intelligence and Security Operations o Threat intelligence frameworks and sources o Threat hunting and proactive defense strategies o Security Operations Center (SOC) setup, operations, and incident response • Malware and Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) o Types of malware (viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware) o Techniques for detecting, preventing, and mitigating APTs o Malware analysis and response 7. Security Testing and Assessment • Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing o Conducting vulnerability scans and assessments o Penetration testing methodologies (OWASP, NIST, PTES) o Security auditing and risk assessment tools • Security Testing in SDLC o Integrating security testing within the development lifecycle o Secure coding practices and static/dynamic code analysis tools • Compliance and Audit o Preparing for and managing internal and external audits o Ensuring compliance with international security standards (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.) o Documentation, reporting, and auditing processes 8. Data Protection and Privacy • Data Classification and Handling o Categorizing data based on sensitivity and criticality o Data retention, disposal, and secure data destruction methods o Data masking, anonymization, and encryption practices • Privacy Regulations and Compliance o Understanding the implications of privacy laws and frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) o Privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default principles o Data subject rights and handling personal data • Data Loss Prevention (DLP) o Techniques for preventing unauthorized data access, exfiltration, and leakage o Implementing DLP solutions and strategies o User awareness and training on data protection 9. Security Operations and Incident Management • Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) o Configuring and maintaining SIEM tools for real-time monitoring o Event correlation and analysis o Incident escalation and reporting workflows • Incident Detection and Response o Identifying security incidents and mitigating potential threats o Root cause analysis and forensic investigation techniques o Legal and regulatory obligations in incident reporting • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) o Aligning business continuity plans with security operations o Implementing and testing disaster recovery (DR) capabilities o Restoring critical operations after an attack or disaster 10. Security Awareness and Training • Security Awareness Programs o Developing and delivering security training to employees o Promoting security best practices and the importance of security culture o Measuring the effectiveness of training programs • Phishing, Social Engineering, and Insider Threats o Identifying and mitigating phishing and social engineering attacks o Protecting against insider threats through monitoring and controls • Employee Roles and Responsibilities o Understanding the employee's role in maintaining organizational security o Building a security-conscious workforce through education and awareness programs